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Volatility spillovers and linkages in Asian stock markets

Cross-border linkages among national stock markets have been strengthening over time, aided by free capital flows and the advancement in information technology. The use of electronic trading, which…

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Does the Crowd Support Innovation?

Crowdfunding, a disruptive force in the traditional finance sector, is changing how entrepreneurs finance their creative endeavours and bring products to market. It has allowed thousands of…

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Management Earnings Forecasts & Voluntary Disclosure

Professor Holly Yang The way in which companies disclose information to outside investors and the market, influences how these companies are perceived and, the ways in which they operate…

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Singapore's Monetary Policy Framework

Professor Chow Hwee Kwan Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting an inflation rate to ensure price stability in the…

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The Future of the European Economy (Part 1)

Herman Van Rompuy His Excellency Herman Van Rompuy was in SMU on 17 November 2014 as the 17th speaker of the Presidential Distinguished Lecturer Series.In a wide-ranging discussion moderated by SMU…

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The Future of the European Economy (Part 2)

Herman Van Rompuy This is the second of a two-part podcast featuring a dialogue session with His Excellency Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, who was in SMU on 17 November 2014…

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A Closer Look at Asian Finance

Professor David Lee Asian economies and their financial sectors have both shown great resilience and have undergone significant transformation over the last two decades. Not only have many Asian…

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The Cryptocurrency Revolution & It's Impact

Professor David Lee The earliest cryptocurrency, a kind of virtual or digital currency, emerged as far back as the early 1990s, however, most of them are long gone. Today, there are more than…

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Corporate Governance & Mutual Fund Performance

Professor Aurobindo Ghosh Mutual funds, or units trusts as they are better known in Singapore, is an investment tool commonly available to private and institutional investors. The challenge for…

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The Contemporary Global Economy Through the Eyes of Asia

Robert B. Zoellick Mr Robert Zoellick was in Singapore Management University on 1 July 2014 as the 15th speaker of the Presidential Distinguished Lecturer Series. In a wide-ranging discussion on…

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Crowd Wisdom & Key Indicators in Economic Forecasting

Professor Peter Phillips Modern market economies make extensive use of economic and financial forecasts at all levels, from guiding government policy and business decisions to the choices made by…

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China-US Relations

Professor James Tang As the momentum of economic growth moves to Asia, both the United States and China are rebalancing their foreign policies in the region.In 2012, President Barack Obama unveiled…

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The Impact of Globalisation on Management Education

Professor Howard Thomas Globalisation has been the hot topic in management education in recent years. Some business schools have responded to globalisation by initiating a slew of programmes…

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A Closer Look at Wages in Singapore

Professor Hoon Hian Teck The subject of wages is complex and multi-faceted. Many factors affect the rise and fall of wages, and the impact of such factors on the wages of different groups of…

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Inflation Insights - Singapore & Beyond

Professor Aurobindo Ghosh The subject of inflation is close to the hearts of many people as it directly affects their purchasing power and quality of life. Controlling inflation is a challenge…

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Market-Based Capabilities & Financial Performance

Professor Rajendra Srivastava In today’s knowledge-driven economy, the source of competitive advantage has shifted from tangible assets to ‘market assets’ (such as brands,…

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